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V423 RBP

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

101,187 mi
Last recorded101,187 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV423 RBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2016 101,187 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. smaller spare wheel fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front accident damage to front bumper

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre as marked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished / cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

play in steering arm inner joints

Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,933 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 96,896 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 96,683 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 91,992 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 91,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 84,720 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 84,718 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 79,838 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 79,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 78,765 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn low on edges

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2010 74,994 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 74,994 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 70,511 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 70,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 55,125 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,675 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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V423 RBP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 82,227 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V423 RBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V423 RBP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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